FAMILY GERMAN CHOCOLATE CAKE

Ingredients:

For the Cake:

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder

1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda

1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

2 cups granulated sugar

3 large eggs

1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract.

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 1/2 cups buttermilk

3/4 cup vegetable oil

1 1/2 cups hot water

For the Coconut Pecan Frosting:

1 cup evaporated milk

1 cup granulated sugar

3 large egg yolks

1/2 cup unsalted butter

1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

1 1/2 cups shredded sweetened coconut

1 1/2 cups chopped pecans

For the Chocolate Frosting:

1 cup unsalted butter

1 1/4 cups unsweetened cocoa powder

1 cup powdered sugar

1/3 cup milk

1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract.